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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.08, 250.08 and 165.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.08, 250.08 and 165.48 is: 228.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.08 : 250.08 = 165.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.08/250.08 = 165.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.08x = 250.08 × 165.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.08x = 41,383.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,383.24/181.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.54

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